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2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Sc Supercharged Clean Carfax Certified Nr on 2040-cars

Year:2008 Mileage:71001 Color: Zermatt Silver Metallic /
 Ivory Leather
Location:

Hermosa Beach, California, United States

Hermosa Beach, California, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:SUV
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.2L 4196CC V8 GAS DOHC Supercharged
Fuel Type:Gasoline
VIN: SALSH23498A149002 Year: 2008
Make: Land Rover
Model: Range Rover Sport
Trim: Supercharged Sport Utility 4-Door
Options: Navigation, Rear DVD, Bluetooth, Sunroof, 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Drive Type: 4WD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: Supercharged SC Carfax Certified No Reserve
Exterior Color: Zermatt Silver Metallic
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Ivory Leather
Auction Type: 7 Day No Reserve
Number of Cylinders: 8
Mileage: 71,001
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

THIS IS A NO RESERVE AUCTION

THE HIGHEST BIDDER WINS

2008 Land Rover Ranger Rover Sport Supercharged

Zermatt Silver Metallic

Ivory Premium Leather Interior

Navigation

Harmon Kardon Premium Sound

CD Player

Rear DVD

Black Wheels

Offered in Excellent Condition

All services are up to date.  No issues!  New brakes and rotors just installed. Fresh fluids just in

Clean Carfax Certified

Bid with Confidence!

Please call if you have any questions or concerns.

Call or text Casey at (760)207-4438 cell (310)372-2739 office

Independent inspects welcomed before auction end. We would be happy to facilitate the delivery of the vehicle to a shop of your choosing within a 10 mile radius of 90254. Please call to schedule a time.

This Range Rover Sport SC is for sale locally so we reserve the right to end the auction at any time.

Give us a call if you have any questions or concerns or if you would like to take the car for a test drive! Test drives are by appointment only.

Call or text at (760)207)4438 We are open Monday-Saturday 9:00am-7:00pm

***IF YOU BID ON THIS VEHICLE YOU SHOULD HAVE THE FUNDS AVAILABLE TO PAY OR HAVE FINANCING PRE-APPROVED PRIOR TO BIDDING***

Indepent Inspections are welcomed but ONLY before auction end

$500 Deposit due within 48 hours of auction close

***If you are out of state or out of the country and plan on shipping the vehicle please get quotes before bidding***

We have a full service mechanic shop. All of our cars go through a complete pre-inspection process. We check the engine, drivetrain, brakes, tires, and top off all of the fluids.

As with any pre-owned vehicle normal wear and tear from previous use should be expected.

Casey's Cars Inc is located in Beautiful Hermosa Beach California, at 840 Pacific Coast Hwy. Our office is approx. 20 Minutes south of Los Angeles International Airport.

We have sold over 1,000 cars on ebay the past 7 years. Please review our feedback, and feel free to contact anybody on our feedback list.

We can usually pick up the winning bidder at LAX if given advanced notice.

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Dealer Information

Casey’s Cars Inc. License number 44994. Casey’s Cars Inc is located at 840 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach, CA, 90254. The office of Casey’s Cars Inc. can be reached at (310)372-2739. Questions: Please feel free to contact us directly at any time with any questions you may have.

Odometer Readings

Due to demo test drives and mechanical inspections, the mileage of the vehicle represented might be slightly different than the mileage stated when the vehicle was first listed on eBay.

Bidding

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Bidder's Age

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Bid Retraction

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Notice to Bidders

We reserve the right to cancel all bids and end the auction early should the vehicle no longer be available for sale. NOTE: All of our eBay inventory is available for sale at our dealership. We will end auctions early should a vehicle be sold at the dealership.

Financing

For help in arranging financing or for any questions regarding financing options, please contact us prior to bidding. Not being able to arrange financing does not constitute a valid reason for deposit refund. So, be sure financing is in order or approved before placing a deposit on any car.

Buyer's Inspection

We do our best to disclose all information known about this vehicle for auction. We welcome a Buyer's Inspection. If you plan to have a Buyer's Inspection, please make sure you have the vehicle inspected prior to the end of the auction. Inspection fees, if any, are the "Buyer's" sole responsibility.

Warranty

Unless stated otherwise, this vehicle is being sold "as is". Manufacturer's warranties may still apply. An extended warranty may also be available. Please contact us for details. No representations or warranties are made by the "Seller", nor are any representations or warranties relied upon by "Bidders" in making bids.

Payments

We accept Certified Cashiers Checks, Bank Wire Transfers or Cash in person. All funding or paperwork must be received as soon as possible and within no more than 7 days of auction closure or we reserve the right to re-list or sell to any other qualified buyer. Winning Bidder must confirm his winning bid with a $500.000 Non-Refundable Deposit within 48 hours of auction end. Balance of Purchase Price is due to Seller within 7 days of the end of the auction.

Taxes and Fees

"Buyer" is responsible not only for knowing their own states' laws regarding taxes and fees, but also remitting the proper taxes, fees, and documents for their state. Buyers from outside of California with not be charged any other fees associated with the sale. California buyers must pay all taxes and license fees in full in order for the vehicle to be titled and registered. California buyers need only remit state TT&L to us and we would be happy to handle the registration process for you at no additional cost. Casey’s Cars Inc. also applies a document fee of $65.00 and Smog fees of $58.25 to buyers inside of California.

Title Information

Vehicle titles may be held by banks or lenders as collateral for loans. In many cases there is a delay in receiving the original instruments of up to 21 days from the time we pay a vehicle off. While we usually have all titles in our possession at closing, there are occasions where we may be waiting for them to arrive.

Finalizing Your Purchase

Winning bidder MUST communicate with us by e-mail or phone within 24 hours of the end of the auction to make arrangements to complete the transaction. If we cannot confirm your intention to buy or the sale is not completed within 2 business days, we reserve the right to re-list this vehicle or sell to any other qualified buyer. Before the vehicle is released for shipment to the "Buyer", all sale-related and title-related paperwork must be signed and returned completed to the "Seller".

Shipping and Delivery

All shipping charges are the "Buyer's" responsibility. We will help with shipping arrangements but will not be responsible in any way for claims arising from shipping damage! Licensed "Carriers" are generally insured for $500,000. We assume no responsibility for damages incurred after the vehicle leaves our showroom. All shipping arrangements provided by us are strictly a courtesy. We are not affiliated with any carrier. Any claims or other communication regarding shipment of vehicles will be between you and the "Carrier" and not with us. The amount of time it takes for delivery depends upon the "Carrier" selected. A typical experience is 7-14 days from the date the vehicle is picked up from our facility until it is delivered to your destination. Verify with the "Carrier" for an Estimated Time of Arrival to be sure.

General Disclaimer

Casey’s Cars Inc. reserves the right to obtain and verify the registered information of all users who bid on this auction, cancel any and all bids at our discretion, or end the auction early if necessary. These vehicles are USED vehicles and are not new. Please expect a certain amount of wear, use, and flaws, as is standard on ANY used car. All used cars including this one may have dings, nicks, chips, scratches and any other marks that are associated with use consistent with age and mileage of the vehicle. Obviously, a car that is 10 years old will show more wear and have more flaws than one that is 2 years old. Despite this we at Casey’s Cars Inc. pride ourselves on attempting to find the highest quality vehicles available. WE WILL ALWAYS MAKE AN EFFORT TO INFORM OUR CUSTOMERS OF ANY FLAWS WE MAY DISCOVER ON OUR VEHICLES, IF/WHEN WE BECOME AWARE OF THEM. We are always open to third party inspections on all our vehicles and would be happy to arrange for one at the customers expense. Since these vehicles are used, please remember that books, extra keys, remote entry keys, CD cartridges, etc..., do not always remain with vehicles throughout their life and we are not responsible for providing them unless otherwise represented or photographed by us. These items are all replaceable at any local factory dealer and should any customer request we would be happy to assist them in locating/obtaining these additional items for them. The information, products, and services published on this web site may include inaccuracies or typographical errors. Casey’s Cars Inc. and/or its respective suppliers make no representations about the suitability of the information, products, and services contained on this web site for anypurpose. All such information is provided "AS-IS" without warranty of any kind. Casey’s Cars Inc. and/or its respective suppliers herby disclaim all warranties and conditions with regard to this information, including all implied warranties and conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement. In no event shall Casey’s Cars Inc. and/or its suppliers be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of or in any connected with the use of this web site or with any delay or inability to use this web site, or for any information obtained through this web site, or otherwise arising out of the use of this web site, whether based on contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise , even if Casey’s Cars Inc. or any of its suppliers has been advised of the possibility of damages. Casey’s Cars Inc. cannot guarantee that any vehicle sold be free of frame and/or structural damage. Because some states/ jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages. The above limitation may not apply to you.

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CARFAX Vehicle History Report
2008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROV SPT SPCHG
VIN: SALSH23498A149002
4 DOOR WAGON/SPORT UTILITY
4.2L V8 FI DOHC 32V
ALL WHEEL DRIVE
Standard Equipment | Safety Options
Standard Equipment
Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM/FM CD/MP3, Power Brakes, Power sun / moon roof, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer
Safety Options
4 wheel ABS
 Casey's Cars Inc. 
 840 Pacific Coast Hwy 
 Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 
 310-372-2739
No accident/damage reported
No accident / damage reported to CARFAX
3 or more previous owners
Previous owners
Service information available
Service records available
Registered as a personal vehicle
Types of owners: Personal lease, Personal
Last reported odometer reading/mileage
Last reported odometer reading
CARFAX Price Adjustment
Above retail book value
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX and available as of 5/7/13 at 9:15:42 PM (EDT). Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car. 

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Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title
A Rebuilt/Reconstructed vehicle is a salvage vehicle that has been repaired and restored to operation. These vehicles are often severely damaged before they are rebuilt and refurbished parts are typically used during reconstruction. In most states, an inspection of the vehicle is required before the vehicle is allowed to return to the road.
Manufacturer Buyback or Lemon Title
A DMV or a state agency marks an official document or issues a Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon title when a vehicle has been repurchased by the manufacturer. Not all states issue manufacturer buyback titles and the specific requirements for a lemon law vehicle varies by state.
Odometer Check
CARFAX analyzes mileage data to help identify potential:
  • Rollbacks - odometer tampering to conceal a car's true mileage (i.e. Fraud or illegal activity)
  • Rollovers - after reaching the maximum reading, the odometer restarts from zero (i.e. Mechanical or equipment limitation)
  • Inconsistencies - conflicting mileage data means CARFAX cannot determine if it's a potential rollback (i.e. Potential human error)
Manufacturer Recall
Automobile manufacturers issue recall notices to inform owners of car defects that have come to the manufacturer's attention. Recalls also suggest improvements that can be made to improve the safety of a particular vehicle. Most manufacturer recalls can be repaired at no cost to you.
Basic Warranty
Most manufacturers offer a basic warranty for new vehicles. These warranties vary by manufacturer and typically last for a certain amount of time and/or a set number of miles.
Not Actual Mileage Title
When the seller certifies, under the Federal Odometer Act, that the odometer reading does not reflect the vehicle's actual mileage. This may occur because the odometer was tampered with, broken, or replaced.
Junk Title
A Junk Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle exceeds approximately 75% of its pre-damage value. This damage threshold may vary by state. The majority of states use this title to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be titled again. Some states treat Junk titles the same as Salvage.
Loss Due To Fire Title
The vehicle sustained major damage due to fire. In most states, fire damage titles are issued when the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title
A vehicle with a 5-digit odometer cannot accurately track mileage after 99,999 miles because the odometer rolls over. This title is the result of a seller certifying under the Federal Odometer Act, that the odometer reading EXCEEDS MECHANICAL LIMITS of the odometer.
Structural Damage
All levels of accidents, from minor to severe, can cause structural damage to a vehicle (i.e., damage to the frame or unibody).
Airbag Deployment
Occurs when the driver, passenger or side airbag has been used or deployed during a crash or other incident. If an airbag has been deployed, it must be replaced by a qualified technician. Have this car inspected by a mechanic prior to purchase.
Salvage Title
A Salvage Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle exceeds approximately 75% of its pre-damage value. This damage threshold may vary by state. Some states treat Junk titles the same as Salvage but the majority use this title to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be titled again in that state. The following eleven States also use Salvage titles to identify stolen vehicles - AZ, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, NJ, NM, NY, OK and OR.
Total Loss
An insurance or fleet company declares a vehicle a total loss when a claim exceeds approximately 75% of its pre-damage value or if the vehicle is stolen and not recovered. This damage threshold varies by company. These companies typically take possession and obtain the title. Not all total loss vehicles result in a DMV-reported branded title, like a Salvage or Junk title. See the glossary for more information.
Accident / Damage Indicator
Various events could indicate an accident or damage in a vehicle's history, such as: salvage auction, fire damage, police-reported accident, crash test vehicle, damage disclosure, collision repair facility and automotive recycler records. See the glossary for more information.
Hail Damage Title
The vehicle sustained major damage due to hail. In most states, hail damage titles are issued when the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value.
Flood Damage Title
States issue flood titles when a vehicle has been in a flood or has received extensive water damage.

Ownership History

The number of owners is estimated
Owner 1 Owner 2 Owner 3
Year purchased2008 2011 2012 
Type of owner Personal lease Personal Personal
Estimated length of ownership3 yrs. 3 mo. 1 yr. 4 mo. 6 months 
Owned in the following states/provincesCalifornia California California 
Estimated miles driven per year13,148/yr 15,602/yr --- 
Last reported odometer reading42,917 64,145 71,001 

Title History

CARFAX guarantees the information in this section
Owner 1 Owner 2 Owner 3
Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt | Fire | Flood | Hail | Lemon Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical Limits Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
GUARANTEED - None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. Register | View Terms | View Certificate

Additional History

Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX
Owner 1 Owner 2 Owner 3
Total Loss
No total loss reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Structural Damage
No structural damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Airbag Deployment
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Odometer Check
No indication of an odometer rollback.
No Issues Indicated
No Issues Indicated
No Issues Indicated
Accident / Damage
No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Manufacturer Recall
Check with an authorized Land Rover dealer for any open recalls.
Ask Your
Dealer
Ask Your
Dealer
Ask Your
Dealer
Basic Warranty
Original warranty estimated to have expired.
Warranty
Expired
Warranty
Expired
Warranty
Expired

Detailed History

Owner 1
Purchased:2008
Type:Personal lease
Where:California
Est. miles/year:13,148/yr
Est. length owned: 1/15/08 - 4/20/11
(3 yrs. 3 mo.)
Low mileage! This owner drove less than the industry average of 15,000 miles per year.
Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:
01/15/2008   14   California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Yountville, CA  
Odometer reading reported
Registered as personal lease vehicle
01/18/2008     Jaguar of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
916-483-2886
niello.com  
Maintenance inspection completed
Trim repaired
02/06/2008     California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Yountville, CA  
Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported
05/28/2008     Jaguar of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
916-483-2886
niello.com  
Recommended maintenance performed
04/20/2011   42,917   Dealer Inventory   Vehicle offered for sale
04/21/2011     Online Listing   Vehicle offered for sale
05/06/2011     Land Rover Certified Dealer
Sacramento, CA  
Offered for sale as a Land Rover Select Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle
05/23/2011     Land Rover Certified Dealer
Sacramento, CA  
Sold as a Land Rover Select Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle
05/23/2011     Service Plan Co.
Fairfield, CA  
Service contract issued
 
Owner 2
Purchased:2011
Type:Personal
Where:California
Est. miles/year:15,602/yr
Est. length owned: 5/23/11 - 9/26/12
(1 yr. 4 mo.)
Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:
05/23/2011   42,960   California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fairfield, CA  
Odometer reading reported
06/20/2011     California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fairfield, CA  
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
03/02/2012   58,161   Service Plan Co.   Service contract claim
Suspension serviced
03/05/2012     Cole European
Walnut Creek, CA
925-935-2653
coleeuropean.com  
Maintenance inspection completed
Tire condition and pressure checked
04/18/2012   58,832   Cole European
Walnut Creek, CA
925-935-2653
coleeuropean.com  
Air suspension checked
Short block replaced
07/20/2012     California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Lafayette, CA  
Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location
09/26/2012   63,991   Dealer Inventory
Oxnard, CA  
Vehicle offered for sale
10/01/2012   64,145   California
Inspection Station
Oxnard, CA  
Passed emissions inspection
10/05/2012     Dealer Inventory   Vehicle offered for sale
10/11/2012     California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Lafayette, CA  
Title issued or updated
Loan or lien reported
 
Owner 3
Purchased:2012
Type:Personal
Where:California
Est. length owned: 10/22/12 - 5/4/13
(6 months)
Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:
10/22/2012   64,196   California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Ventura, CA  
Odometer reading reported
11/20/2012     California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Ventura, CA  
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
05/04/2013   71,001   Dealer Inventory   Vehicle offered for sale

 

 

 

 

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Jaguar crossover won't be based on Evoque or have off-road chops

Wed, 21 Aug 2013

Jaguar's long-rumored crossover won't be built on the same platform as the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, says the Australian site Car Advice. The future of the new CUV remains uncertain, but if Jaguar does dip its toes into the SUV/crossover pool, though, the new vehicle will likely be a car-based soft roader, lacking (or perhaps more appropriately, not needing) the off-road-engineered chops inherent in Land Rover's small CUV platform.
Jaguar product planner Steven De Ploey explained to Car Advice, "There's many groups around the world [platform sharing] - obviously Volkswagen Group is doing it all the time - but I think we have to be careful. He added, "Jaguar is something quite different... It's about capability, but very much on-road focused capability." That seems to gel with our suspicions that the XQ, as it's expected to be called, will share its platform with an upcoming small Jaguar sedan, the oft-rumored X-Type successor.
Still, we'd recommend taking any mention of a Jaguar crossover with a grain of salt. Based on many of the (quite compelling) statements made by De Ploey against a Jag crossover and previous statements made by Jag's design boss, Ian Callum, the case against a leaper-bearing crossover seems strong. If a high-rider were to arrive from Jaguar, though, the article insinuates that it'd be more in line with the BMW X6 or upcoming X4 - sort of a coupe-based crossover. Like we said, grain of salt. If a Jag crossover is going to arrive soon, the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show is the most likely locale for its debut. We'll find out in a few weeks.

Environmental group accuses BMW, JLR of link to deforestation in Paraguay

Wed, Sep 30 2020

ASUNCION, Paraguay — Environmental group Earthsight said on Wednesday it has linked some of Europe's largest carmakers to the deforestation of the Chaco, a dry forest region of Paraguay home to jaguars and one of the last uncontacted indigenous groups in the world. The group said in a report that livestock companies have illegally logged lands of the Ayoreo Totobiegosode indigenous ethnic group, some of whose members live in voluntary isolation. The livestock skin is used in leather upholstery of luxury vehicles sold by high-end European auto brands including BMW, Jaguar and Land Rover, the group said. UK-based Earthsight said it had made covert visits to tanneries that bragged about supplying the raw material to the luxury car brands. "BMW is using hides sourced from two slaughterhouses processing cows from ranches responsible for illegal [logging] in the Ayoreo Totobiegosode's forests. Jaguar Land Rover didn't dispute sourcing from a Paraguayan tannery that processes hides from another slaughterhouse doing the same," the report said. Jaguar Land Rover said in a statement to Reuters it had found no evidence to verify Earthsight's claims. It said its European suppliers assured sustainability. "We continue  our drive for further transparency and, in this case, the leather supplier in Europe verifies with each raw material supplier that no rural property that directly supplies it is involved in illegal deforestation," the automaker said. BMW did not respond to a request for comment on the Earthsight investigation. Paraguay exports about 50,000 tons of wet-blue leather (tanned, but not dried, dyed or finished) a year, and almost two-thirds of those shipments are bound for Europe, according to the report. Automakers say that leather is a byproduct of the far larger meat industry and high-end cars constitute a comparatively small market niche. But indigenous leaders say deforestation driven by growth in beef and leather exports is encroaching on their territory and destroying their way of life. "As deforestation advances with extensive cattle ranching, they are being imprisoned, they are disappearing," Taguide Picanerai, a spokesman for the Ayoreo community in the Alto Paraguay department, northwest of Asuncion, told Reuters. The region is home to some of the world's highest rates of deforestation, Earthsight said.   Green BMW Jaguar Land Rover

Brabus takes on Range Rover Sport with Startech widebody kit

Wed, 26 Feb 2014

Of all the tuners this side of AMG, none are as close to Mercedes-Benz as Brabus. After all, when Daimler needed a tuner to spruce up the Smart car, it was Brabus that it turned to. But Brabus tunes vehicles other than Mercedes - it just uses, let's call it, a pen name. It brands them Startech, like the widebody kit it's developed for the new Range Rover Sport and will present at the Geneva Motor Show next week.
The modifications center around the carbon fiber body panels Brabus (excuse us, Startech) has developed for the British sport-ute that give it over two inches of added width. The wider fender flares encompass 23-inch wheels that are forged, ceramic-coated, skinned with low-profile rubber and fitted to a lowered suspension. The front and rear bumpers have been redone in plastic and can be fitted with or without the wider fenders, and there's a three-piece roof spoiler at the back.
Startech is also offering an upgrade for the 3.0-liter twin-turbo-diesel V6 that squeezes out an extra 31 horsepower and 59 pound-feet of torque for a total of 323 hp and 501 lb-ft, dropping the 0-62 time from 7.2 seconds to 6.9. The German tuner also has a wide array of interior modifications on offer, details of which you can read about in the press release below and scope out in the high-resolution image gallery above.